Covid-19 will hit wages more than jobs; retail, F&B, recreation sector workers most at risk of layoffs: MAS, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Wages are likely to be harder hit than employment amid the Covid-19 outbreak, although workers in the retail trade, food and beverage, and recreation sectors are mo
10 places to buy cheap Christmas decorations in Singapore, Lifestyle News,There may not be any snow in Singapore, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still feel like a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. To pull that off, though, you’ll need to unleash your inner artist and spruce up your home
Netflix has officially cancelled Cowboy Bebop after one season, Entertainment News,Now we’ll never figure out if Ed was going to get a better wig. Netflix has canceled its live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop after one season. The series premiered less than a month ago on Nov 19, but hasn’t lived
Stay home: Ella Chen gives fans a look at her multimillion-dollar house, Entertainment News,It's time to stay home for many of us, including the stars. And with celebrities across the globe under some form of self-quarantine, they're posting more photos and videos of themselves at home, gi
'Other cake shops better quality': Rich and Good Cake Shop announces price increase but customers aren’t having it, Lifestyle News,It's been a turbulent two years for our F&B scene and many establishments have been fighting to stay afloat. This, in turn, has encouraged many Singap
21st birthday party venues Singapore: affordable ideas for intimate groups, Lifestyle News,The year you turn 21 is going to be an eventful one. 21st birthdays are a big deal in Singapore and chances are you'll be invited to a whole bunch of birthday bashes to celebrate your friends finally bein
Rosamund Kwan to auction $16m worth of personal jewellery, part of proceeds to go to charity, Entertainment News,Her collection may sparkle but Rosamund Kwan's charitable spirit is what shines the brightest. In an Instagram video post yesterday (Oct 6), she announced she will be putting up some
Best road running shoes of 2020: Supportive footwear for every kind of runner, Lifestyle News,While you might have started out running in your old, beat-up trainers, the right shoes can mean the difference between improvement and injury. Whether you’re a neutral runner or an overpronator, a slow jog
Apple raises out-of-warranty prices on Mac, iPad, and iPhone battery replacements,Apple has increased its out-of-warranty costs for battery replacements on its older iPads, Macs, and iPhone models in the US. An iPhone 13 battery …
Budget 2021: $11b to help Singapore bounce back from Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a three-pronged approach to enhance Singapore's recovery from the ravages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Feb 16) that he will set aside $11 billio
StarHub unveils price plans for iPhone SE and green iPhone 13, Digital News,StarHub has just released its price plans for those looking to use the latest iPhones over StarHub’s network. Pre-orders for the iPhone SE, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max in alpine green, and iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 min
Part-time cleaners in Singapore 2018 – is this a cost effective option?, Singapore News,Singapore would never have achieved so much without the support of an army of maids from the Philippines and Indonesia, silently cleaning homes and looking after kids while their employers go out and conquer the
Snap pushes into augmented reality shopping, unveils flying camera, Digital News,Snap Inc will roll out new features to make it easier for brands to create augmented reality shopping experiences on its Snapchat app as well as a flying camera, the company said on Thursday (April 28) at its annual pre
How much will you pay for a meal at Singapore's Michelin star restaurants?, Lifestyle News,Singapore is known for its fantastic cuisine, so much so that it is home to 41 Michelin star and 58 Bib Gourmand restaurants. WIth so many options that cover a wide variety of cuisines, Singapore provides
Formula One in 'very fragile state', warns McLaren boss, World News,McLaren boss Zak Brown said Sunday that the coronavirus pandemic has plunged Formula One into \”a very fragile state\”, warning that as many as four teams could even be driven out of business. The 2020 world championship has
India discovers fields with over 3,000 tonnes of gold ore, Asia News,LUCKNOW: India, the world's second-biggest gold consumer, has discovered gold fields with reserves of over 3,000 tonnes in its most populous northern state, a government official said on Saturday (Feb 3). India mines between 2
Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Pakistan's prime minister
Kim Kardashian West's children's playroom has its own stage, Entertainment News,The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star gave her fans an insight into her kids' playroom and revealed just what kinds of toys her four children – North, six, Saint, four, Chicago, two, and Psalm, nine mon
Robots replace waiters in China restaurant, China News,SHANGHAI – The little robotic waiter wheels up to the table, raises its glass lid to reveal a steaming plate of local Shanghai-style crayfish and announces in low, mechanical tones: \”Enjoy your meal.\” The futuristic restaurant concept is the lat
SIA now has a limited edition batik mahjong set you can flaunt during Chinese New Year , Lifestyle News,With Chinese New Year on the way, gambling and mahjong is something most of us are looking forward to and with four people only required to play, it's well within the safe distancing guidelin
More than 1,000 Five Guys burgers sold on opening day, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – American burger joint Five Guys Singapore marked its launch at Plaza Singapura on Monday (Dec 16) with about 100 people in line prior to the store's opening at 11am. The first person started queueing from 4am, say
Dependants' Protection Scheme (DPS): Eligibility, premiums & how to claim, Money News,When a Singaporean young adult starts earning a full-time salary, it’s almost a rite of passage to get bombarded with mail from banks and insurance companies. At the same time, CPF will also send a letter rega
American woman to be deported from Bali following viral tweets, Asia News,[UPDATE: Jan 20] The American woman, Kristen Antoinette Gray, will be deported pending the next available flight, Indonesian authorities said in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 19). Her girlfriend, Saundra Michelle Alexander, will
Singapore-Johor carpool service: Unlicensed vehicles cannot provide cross-border services, says LTA, Singapore News,Foreign-registered vehicles are not allowed to provide cross-border passenger transport services for hire or reward in Singapore without a valid public service vehicle licence (PSVL),
Google no longer sells the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, Digital News,Shortly after the official launch of the Pixel 5a with 5G, Google is discontinuing the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. In a statement to Digital Trends, a Google spokesperson confirmed that the company expects the Google Store in the US to se
Should I rent a car, buy one or just take taxi or public transport?, Singapore News,Buying a car is the next most expensive investment after buying a house in Singapore. Additional costs that also come with car ownership makes one think twice. When you can easily Grab from place to place, is car own
Sale of set-top boxes offering pirated streamed shows to be made illegal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Selling set-top boxes that offer access to pirated online streams of movies and television shows will soon be outlawed, with gaps plugged to make it harder for retailers to evade legal action. These
Man arrested for series of underwear theft in Tampines: 2,500 undergarments seized by police, Singapore News,A 41-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of theft of undergarments in Tampines. Stomp earlier reported on an incident where a man, who is believed to be a
Sentosa island promotions & deals (2020), Lifestyle News,No thanks to Covid-19, everyone can forget about leisure travelling anytime soon. However, we can still visit the State of Fun and, by that we mean, Sentosa. Before you brush Sentosa off as an expensive tourist trap, think again. Because of th
Are electric cars cheaper to insure compared to petrol cars in Singapore?, Money News,Electric cars are up and coming in Singapore. With the government announcing plans to stop the sale of internal combustion engine powered cars by 2040, along with better incentives over the years, we will slowly se
Singer R. Kelly, already behind bars, ordered to pay victims, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – R. Kelly, the multiplatinum R&B singer convicted twice this year of sex crimes, will be required to pay at least $300,000 (S$431,000) in restitution to some of his victims, a federal judge said on Wednesd
'Queen's Counsel' no more, 'King's Counsel' return to UK courts after 70 years, World News,The former Prince Charles is not the only one getting used to having King in his title all of a sudden. About 1,900 elite UK lawyers and hundreds of others in Commonwealth countri
Can Singapore Airlines survive the Covid-19 crisis?, Money News,It has been a scary two weeks. Especially for airline operators. Not only has the Covid-19 virus outbreak shown no signs of easing, but countries such as Italy, Spain, the UK and US are now seeing huge spikes in infection rates and deat
Close to 14-year high: Singapore core inflation rises 5.3% in September, Money News,SINGAPORE — Consumer prices in Singapore continued to climb and reached a fresh 14-year high in September, on the back of higher costs of food, services and other goods. Core inflation, which excludes costs of privat
What is the Annual Value of a property and how do I check mine?, Money News,The Annual Value of your property helps the government decide the wealth of a household. Based on this and other criteria such as assessable income, the government decides how much it should give and take from us folks. Exam
McDonald's hikes prices in Japan on higher input costs, weaker yen, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's McDonald's fast food restaurants will raise prices on about 60 per cent of its offerings to customers, fuelled by rising input costs and exchange-rate fluctuations, the company said on Monday
Hold your wedding at a coffee shop and save $26,000, Lifestyle News,Looking to get married soon? An average Singaporean wedding will cost you $27,610. If you are lucky enough, 60 per cent of your banquet cost will be covered by the red packets collected on the wedding day. Most Singaporeans have an
Buying a used car in Singapore? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid before making payment, Lifestyle News,With the latest COE results for Category A vehicles reaching $45,000, a more viable option is buying a used car instead of committing to a new car purchase. Here are five common mistakes to avoi
Building resilient and sustainable data centres in 2021 and beyond, Business Wires News,Around the world, the pace of digital transformation (DX) is accelerating. The situation is further spurred by the ongoing pandemic, culminating with an unprecedented pivot to remote work and online services than
Malaysia digital banking lures dozens of firms as fintechs expand in Asia, Money News,SINGAPORE – Southeast Asian ride-hailing-to-fintech group Grab and budget airline AirAsia were among more than a dozen bidders involving over 50 companies that are vying for digital banking licences in Malaysia, pe
5 reasons why I'd rather staycay in Singapore for the National Day long weekend than travel overseas , Lifestyle News,Unpopular opinion, National Day edition: I'd rather spend the upcoming super long weekend staycation-ing in Singapore than haul myself off to a foreign land to \”recharge\”.
Durian lovers, get ready to pay more for your Musang King due to Malaysia situation, Singapore News,Brace yourselves durian lovers, be prepared to fork out more for your beloved Musang King (Mao Shan Wang) as prices of durians here are expected to be higher once the durian season gets under way. The
